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Hardeeville Elementary School will celebrate Black History Month on Tuesday, Feb. 28 in the HES Multipurpose Room. Times are:

• Pre-k-K-8:30 a.m.

• 1st-2nd-9:15 a.m.

• 3rd-5th-10:00 a.m.

Black History Month originally was known as Negro History Week by Historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926. His goal was to educate the American people about African-American History, focusing on African Americans’ cultural backgrounds and reputable achievements. Come join HES as it recognizes some of the people that helped to make America great. Ms. R. Anderson, principal, Ms. M. Almon, assistant principal, Ms. A. Finley, counselor and Ms. J. Pitts, counselor.

Dance at Hardeeville Elementary

Mother/Son, Father/Daughter or a Sweetheart Dance is planned for Thursday, Feb. 23 in the HES Multipurpose Room.

The dance is from 6—7:30p.m. Cost is $2 per family and is for HES students and parents. RSVP by Feb. 16. Semi-formal attire encouraged. Light refreshments will be served and 5x7 pictures will be available for $5.

Singing Ministers program

St. Stephen A.M.E. Church, 710 Main St., Hardeeville, where Rev. Evon Robinson, Sr. is pastor cordially invite you to “Singing Ministers of the Lowcountry” Program at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. This program is sponsored by the bereavement committee. Everyone is invited.

Lions Club meeting set

The Hardeeville Lions Club will have its meeting on the third Thursday of the month.

The meeting will be held at noon at Cripple Crab in Hardeeville.

Career fair set for Feb. 23

Businesses are invited to participate in Hardeeville Middle School Career Fair on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the school gymnasium.

Providing students with the opportunity to hear valuable career information from the people making a living in a variety of fields is important. Employed adults will share job descriptions of daily duties, information about the preparation needed to perform a particular job, working conditions, and benefits available in various areas in the real world of work.

To participate in the Career Fair at Hardeeville Middle School to share information about your job/business career with students contact guidance at 843-784-8635 or email syjames@jcsd.net.

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